Estates Litigation Paralegal

Offit Kurman is seeking a skilled and experienced Estate Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate and trust litigation and will play a key role in supporting attorneys and clients throughout the litigation process.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in all phases of estate and trust litigation, from case inception through resolution
• Draft legal documents and court filings; manage case files and organize supporting documentation
• Coordinate court dates, track deadlines, and maintain the litigation calendar
• Communicate regularly with clients, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, keeping all parties informed
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for client updates and case-related inquiries
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the practice

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with a focus on estates and trust litigation
• Proven ability to draft pleadings and related litigation documents
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently and efficiently
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Ability to meet a billable target of 1200 hours annually

Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please note: We are not currently working with agencies for this hire.